Free MVP access

Learn to secure the vehicles of tomorrow.

Build practical automotive cybersecurity and privacy skills through guided learning paths and safe vehicle simulations—without a real vehicle or expensive hardware.

BeginnerLevel
6–8 hoursSelf-paced
FreeMVP access

LIVE SIMULATION

Vehicle network / isolated

Safe environment

Powertrain

NODE 01 · ONLINE

Gateway

NODE 02 · ONLINE

Body ECU

NODE 03 · ONLINE

Telematics

NODE 04 · ONLINE

12:42:08.104 can0 19F#0800000000000000

12:42:08.116 can0 244#001A000045000000

Learn

Build a clear mental model of modern vehicle systems.

Investigate

Read traffic and turn changing bytes into evidence.

Test safely

Explore controlled replay and spoofing inside an isolated simulation.

Secure

Connect observations to practical engineering controls.

TRY THE INTERFACE

See an action become a message.

Toggle a control. Watch the corresponding simulated CAN frame react. It is a safe product demonstration—not a real attack tool.

CONTROLLED DEMO

Vehicle network sandbox

ISOLATED
IDPAYLOAD

19F00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

24401 1A 00 00 45 00 00 00

31800 00 00 00 1C 00 00 00

2A032 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

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Automotive Cybersecurity Foundations

Understand modern vehicle networks, investigate CAN traffic, and complete controlled replay and spoofing challenges against a safe simulated vehicle.

Beginner8 modules3 labs
Start learning
  1. 01Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity35m
  2. 02Inside a Modern Vehicle45m
  3. 03CAN Bus Fundamentals55m
  4. 04CAN Traffic Investigation70m
  5. 05Replay Attacks50m
  6. 06CAN Spoofing and Injection60m
  7. 07Defending Vehicle Networks50m
  8. 08Compromised Vehicle Investigation75m

Future pathways

In development. Join a local waitlist to record your interest.

Coming soon

Vehicle Diagnostics and UDS

Coming soon

Vehicle Penetration Testing

Coming soon

Automotive Privacy Foundations

Coming soon

Threat Analysis and ISO/SAE 21434

Coming soon

Automotive Security Operations

Coming soon

Connected Vehicle Security

Coming soon

Secure Vehicle Engineering

01

Learn the concept

02

Enter the simulated garage

03

Complete the challenge

04

Prove the skill

Build skills relevant to modern vehicle-security roles.

The pathway develops foundational investigative and engineering skills. It does not promise employment.

Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer
Vehicle Penetration Tester
Product Security Analyst
Automotive SOC Analyst
Privacy Engineer
Secure Vehicle Architect

FREE MVP ACCESS

Learn, test, and help shape HackTheCar.

Explore the Foundations learning path at no cost during this early feedback stage.

Start learning

This MVP uses a local demo account. Your progress stays in this browser and may be reset between releases.

  • Eight guided learning modules
  • Three practical challenges
  • Progress tracking in this browser
  • Final assessment
  • Early product preview
  • A chance to influence what comes next

FOUNDER NOTE · EDITABLE PLACEHOLDER

Why HackTheCar is being built

Add the founder’s authentic background, motivation, and relevant credentials here before launch. No credentials or affiliations are implied in this MVP.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a real car?+

No. Every practical exercise runs in an isolated browser simulation.

Do I need previous cybersecurity experience?+

No. Foundations starts with vehicle architecture and assumes no automotive-security background.

What operating systems are supported?+

The learning experience runs in a modern desktop browser on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Is the lab safe?+

Yes. The MVP lab is deterministic and cannot connect to vehicles, adapters, external devices, or networks.

Is this an official certification?+

No. It is an independent completion certificate, not an official industry certification.

How long does the path take?+

Most learners can complete the pathway in approximately 6–8 hours.

Is the MVP free?+

Yes. Access is free during this early feedback stage. Progress is stored in your browser.

Are more paths coming?+

Yes. Seven future pathways are planned and will be marked as coming soon.

Start inside the safe garage.

Build your automotive cybersecurity foundation with guided, authorized, simulation-only practice.

Start learning